Condo Craze and HOAs Live Shows
In 2009, attorney Eric M. Glazer began a career in radio, starting and hosting the weekly Condo Craze and HOAs Radio Show on 850 WFTL. Each week, Eric engages with callers, addressing their questions and fostering a dedicated following that spans across the entire state. Recognizing the need to expand his reach, Eric has since moved the show to YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. By doing so, he aims to connect with a broader audience, offering valuable insights into the complexities of Florida HOA and Condo Law to educate and empower listeners. Eric is a native of Brooklyn, New York Mr. Glazer obtained his B.A. in Political Science at New York University. While at N.Y.U., Eric was employed in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. Eric obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. In 1994 he established Glazer and Associates, P.A. and later Glazer & Sachs where he focused his career on representation of community associations and thei...
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For the last few weeks, we’ve been diving deep into House Bill 913 — but now there’s a Senate bill on the move, and it could change everything. Senate Bill 1742, sponsored by Senator Jennifer Bradley, takes a very different approach — especially when it comes to how condo boards are allowed to invest your association’s reserve funds. Is SB 1742 a step in the right direction — or a recipe for chaos? Eric and Karen break it all down....
This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis continue their deep dive into House Bill 913, a bold new piece of condo legislation filed by Florida Representative Vicki Lopez. The bill proposes several updates to condominium laws, including clearer rules around inspections, board recalls, and hurricane protection-related responsibilities.
📞 Call us live at 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) or leave your questions in t...
In Part Two of Eric's breakdown of House Bill 913, we dive deeper into Rep. Vicki Lopez’s sweeping new condo legislation, which has already passed one House committee and shows no signs of slowing down. This episode focuses on key elements of the bill, including mandatory quarterly board meetings, the ability for associations to secure a line of credit, and new rules for pooling reserves.
What does this mean for condo associatio...
Florida’s condo laws are changing, and House Bill 913 is at the center of it all. In this first episode of our three-part series, Eric and Karen break down what these new rules mean for condo owners and associations:
🔹 Insurance Changes – Condo associations must comply with inspection requirements, or owners may lose coverage from Citizens Insurance.
🔹 Special Assessments & Loans – Boards can now approve special assessmen...
Last week, we planned to talk about important laws when selling your condominium, but breaking news caught the Florida condo world’s attention, and we had to pivot!
This week, we’re back to discussing how Florida law says full disclosure is a must! From financial reports to inspection summaries, sellers are required to provide a comprehensive set of documents to potential buyers—or risk legal trouble.
In the next episode of C...
In this episode, we delve into the escalating crisis facing Florida’s condominium market. The recent @nypost article, “Inside Florida’s Brewing Condo Crisis as Property Values Drop in Once-Coveted Retirement Haven,” highlights the financial strain on condo owners due to mandatory structural repairs and soaring special assessments.
Simultaneously, the @MiamiHerald has scrutinized Florida’s post-Surfside legislation, noting that ...
For over a decade, I’ve fought to make education mandatory for condo and HOA board members. After the Surfside tragedy, Florida finally made it law. Some said it would discourage people from serving. They couldn’t have been more wrong. This week, nearly 400 board members packed our classes in West Palm Beach and Tampa—standing room only! Board members aren’t looking for the easy way out. They’re stepping up, eager to learn and make...
If you live in a Florida condominium three stories or higher, your association was required to complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) by December 31, 2024. But what exactly goes into this study, and why is it so important? Are these changes good for condo owners, or are they too much to handle? Let’s discuss!
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In this highlight from our latest episode, we break down the key components of a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) and why it’s critical for Florida condo owners.
We apologize for the technical difficulties during the live broadcast, but we hope this preserved segment helps educate everyone on the importance of mandatory inspections, repairs, and reserve funding under the new condo laws.
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Florida’s HOAs could soon face oversight from the DBPR with the introduction of new bills HB 137 and SB 120. Eric and Karen dive into the details of these proposed changes, including the creation of an HOA Ombudsman, election monitoring, and dispute resolution. Could this bring long-awaited fairness and accountability to HOAs? Share your thoughts in the chat or call us live at 717-GLAZER8.
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Whether you’re excited about tomorrow’s Presidential Inauguration or not, one thing is certain—it will happen. But what about our community associations? Can we count on the same consistency? Join Eric and Karen as they explore the often chaotic turnover of power in Florida condos and HOAs.
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Los Angeles’ recent tragedy highlights the importance of fire safety in residential buildings. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric and Karen break down Florida’s fire safety regulations for high-rise condominiums. We’ll also explain what an ELSS entails—components like smoke detection, partial sprinkler systems, and fire doors—and clarify that even condos that previously waived the fire sprinkler requirement must now comp...
Happy New Year from the Condo Craze & HOAs team! 🎉 Join Eric and Karen as they dive into the serious updates for Florida condo associations in 2025, including:
🔹 Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) – No more waiving reserves for essential categories after December 31, 2024.
🔹 Federal Corporate Transparency Act – Are condos and HOAs exempt? A deep dive into recent court cases and nationwide injunctions impacting rep...
This Sunday at 11 AM, join Karen, attorney Eric Glazer, and special guest Zachary Towers from Best Roofing for a deep dive into the realities of these changes:
✅ Stricter roofing and inspection requirements
✅ Insurance demands and navigating roof replacements
✅ The My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program and funding opportunities
✅ and much much more!
💬 Have questions about your condo or HOA? Call us live at 717-GLAZER8...
In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric and Karen dive into a shocking story from The Miami Herald: a Brickell condo faces a massive $20 million special assessment, leaving owners scrambling and threatening to recall the board. But is recalling the board enough to stop the financial burden?
We break down the ripple effects of rising delinquencies, foreclosures, and the tough decisions associations must make to stay afloat....
Elections can be a nightmare for condo and HOA boards if things go wrong—and they often do. From quorums and proxies to delinquent owners and invalid ballots, there’s a lot to navigate before you even open an envelope. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric and Karen break down the most common HOA issues that derail annual meetings and elections, and how to avoid them.
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Eric and Karen break down a condo election scandal involving intentional notice failures and arbitration rulings. Could similar actions lead to criminal charges under today’s laws? Hear the shocking details, including sabotage and retaliation, and join the conversation live at 717-GLAZER8 or share your thoughts in the comment box!
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Eric and Karen dive into a critical topic for every Florida association: election season! With the national elections behind us, it’s time to focus on your community’s elections and ensure the process runs smoothly. We’ll cover the essential steps, from sending out the first notice 60 days in advance to handling candidate information sheets and voting certificates. Eric will highlight common mistakes—like incorrect deadlines, missi...
This week, attorney Eric Glazer from Glazer and Sachs, P.A. and co-host Karen Curtis cover what to look for in your condo documents, especially ending the condo agreement. With the costs for owners going up due to higher insurance, inspections, repairs, and reserves, developers are looking to buy out struggling condos. Find out how knowing the rules in your condo documents and recent court decisions can help you protect your rights...
This week, attorney Eric Glazer from Glazer and Sachs, P.A. and co-host Karen Curtis cover the Florida condo laws and their affects on directors and officers.
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